Description
Mouthwatering Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole brings Mexican comfort to dinner tables with layers of rich flavors and cheesy goodness. Warm tortillas, tender chicken, and zesty sauce create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1.5 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 10 small corn tortillas
Dairy and Soup Base:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform texture for even distribution throughout the casserole.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, diced green chiles, and half of the shredded cheese, creating a rich and creamy filling.
- Gently fold in chopped cilantro and diced jalapenos, distributing the herbs and spices evenly for balanced flavor.
- Layer corn tortillas on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping to create a complete base.
- Spread the chicken mixture over the tortilla layer, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, creating a melty and golden surface.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and slightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the filling to set.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and optional sliced green onions before serving.
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- To enhance heat, add extra diced jalapenos to the mixture.
- The casserole can be prepared ahead and frozen for up to 2 months; bake from frozen, adding 10 minutes to cooking time.
Notes
- Lighten up the dish by swapping full-fat sour cream with tangy Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
- Kick up the heat by generously sprinkling extra diced jalapeños throughout the casserole for spice lovers.
- Meal prep friendly casserole can be assembled ahead and frozen solid for convenient future dinners, extending its storage life up to two months.
- Customize the recipe by experimenting with different cheese blends or adding black beans for extra protein and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg